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10-15-2006, 10:02 PM
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Tastes like Chicken?
Hey...
Please don't kill me for asking this question... but I have a RTB, and was wondering what feeding options I have?
Right now he's feeding on F/T pinkies, and next feed will probably be on F/T fuzzies.
If I'm cooking chicken or pork, would it be safe to give a proper sized chunk of the thawd meat? Should I only feed once a week, or are smaller snacks between feedings ok? Would throwing in a piece of chicken be harmful?
*innocent smile*
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10-15-2006, 10:07 PM
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I read that snakes' bodies use the bones, etc. in the entire animal/feeder -- during the digestion process. Therefore, I would summize that feeding a chunk of chicken would change the process and do less good for the snake.
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10-15-2006, 10:26 PM
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I've heard of people feeding their large snakes whole thawed chickens, but never just pieces of meat. I've also heard that feeding chicken can cause Salmonella. If I were you, I'd just stick with f/t rats to be on the safe side.
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10-15-2006, 10:32 PM
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I'm just the type of person that likes to over nurture pets. I just got 'Q' yesterday, but I feel like I should feed her every day, like you would a dog or cat. You give dogs treats when they're behaving, I want to give her some crickets or little fishies to eat or something. hehe
Do RTB eat fish? *scratches head*
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10-15-2006, 10:38 PM
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to over nurture a snake is to shorten its life, stick to mice/rats and dont over feed, it will thank you for it honestly  |
10-16-2006, 05:15 AM
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We've got some pretty good caresheets here on how to take great care of your boa. Scroll back up and hit the link at the top left.
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10-16-2006, 05:22 AM
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Snakes are simple pets, they don't need to be given special treats.
Just stick to the care sheets and your snake will live a long happy life.
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10-16-2006, 05:23 AM
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10-16-2006, 05:24 AM
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Do not overfeed your snake, they cannot digest food as fast as you and I and our cats and dogs. Also market bought meat is not a good idea. Stick to Rats once a week. Good Luck 
edit: nice mouth http://shaunsimpson.ca/photography/n...ions/mouth.jpg
Last edited by Slithers : 10-16-2006 at 05:28 AM.
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10-17-2006, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
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Thanks... it's a photomanip of my own mouth.
I just ordered a new macro lens, so I should be able to get some sweet shots of Q, my RTB. *excited*
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